Each Monday, Booked & Screened looks at film and television releases in the week ahead. We track what’s coming, what it’s based on and who’s bringing it to the screen. Below are the adaptations being released this week.
‘Every Year After’
Streaming June 10 on Prime Video
“Every Year After” follows Percy (Sadie Soverall) as she returns to Barry’s Bay to attend the funeral of her mother-like figure Sue (Elisha Cuthbert). Sue also happens to be the mother of Percy’s long-time love interest Sam (Matt Cornett). “Every Year After” is an adaptation of Carley Fortune’s “Every Summer After,” the first in a series of four books. The series hits Prime Video on June 10 and also stars Aurora Perrineau, Abigail Cowen and Joseph Chiu.
‘Sweet Magnolias’ Season 5
Streaming June 11 on Netflix
Everyone’s favorite Southern besties Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott) and Helen (Heather Headley), their families and their relationship issues are back in “Sweet Magnolias” Season 5. This season, the ladies head to New York City. The show is based on the book series by Sherryl Woods. Season 5 is said to follow the story behind the book “Home in Carolina.” “Sweet Magnolias” Season 5 will premiere June 11 on Netflix.
‘The Listeners’
Streaming June 12 on Starz
The thriller series “The Listeners,” adapted from Jordan Tannahill’s bestselling novel of the same name, will premiere on Starz on June 12. Rebecca Hall stars as an English teacher, Claire Kutty, who begins to hear a persistent hum. No one else around her can hear it. The five-part series will stream weekly on Fridays.
‘The Polygamist’
Streaming June 12 on Netflix
Netflix adaptation of South Africa’s biggest telenovela, “The Polygamist” will premiere on June 12. The 22-episode series is based on the acclaimed novel of the same name by Sue Nyathi. Sdumo Mtshali stars as self-made CEO Jonasi Gomora, whose many wives and mistresses complicate his personal life. Gugu Gumede also stars.
‘My Adventures with Superman’ Season 3
Streaming June 13 on Cartoon Network
The third season of “My Adventures with Superman” finds Superman going head-to-head with a new foe. Jack Quaid voices Clark Kent/Superman, Alice Lee is Lois Lane, Ishmel Sahid is Jimmy Olsen and Kiana Madeira plays Kara Zor-El/Supergirl. The third season of the series premieres June 13.
‘Grantchester’ Season 11
Streaming June 14 on PBS
The final season of “Grantchester” takes place in 1963. The series is based on the “Grantchester Mysteries” book series. Season 11 will premiere on June 14 on the PBS app, PBS Masterpiece on Prime Video and PBS.





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